Temporary Protection
1
Can people under temporary protection apply for a work permit?
The foreigners under temporary protection, can apply for a work permit or for work permit exemption, 6 months following the issuance of your Temporary Protection Identification Document.
2
I am under temporary protection, can I apply for a long-term residence permit?
Temporary Protection Identification Document shall not grant the right for transition to long term residence permit.
3
I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from health services?
Syrians, who have been registered and issued Temporary Protection Identity Document, can benefit from health services within the province where they live.
4
I am under temporary protection, can I benefit from education services?
Syrians, who have been registered and issued Temporary Protection Identity Document, according to the relevant legislation of the Ministry of National Education, can register to the primary and secondary education schools. Also, they can study at universities with this document.
5
I am under temporary protection, can I stay in accommodation centers?
To settle in Accommodation Centers, you can submit your request to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province where you are registered.
6
I am under temporary protection, I'm holding a work permit, can I exit and entry to Turkey?
Those who are under temporary protection and hold a work permit are required to obtain permission from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the registered province in order to travel from one city to another. Temporary protection cards are canceled if they exit from the country, except official permits issued by the Migration Management.
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Will the temporary protection end in case of departure to a third country?
Temporary protection is terminated individually if Syrians under temporary protection are admitted to a third country for humanitarian reasons or resettlement or leave for a third country.
8
Where should a Syrian citizen register for Temporary Protection?
To register for the Temporary Protection, you can apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the located province. For İstanbul, you can contact with Kumkapı and Sultanbeyli Coordination Centers.
9
Does the Temporary Protection Identity Document entitles the identity card holder to apply for Turkish citizenship?
Temporary protection identity document provides the right to stay in Turkey. However, this document does not give the holder the right to apply for Turkish citizenship.
10
How can a Syrian, under temporary protection, register the birth of a baby?
First, a birth certificate is obtained from the hospital. However, if the baby is born outside the hospital (house, etc.), a document can be received from the mukhtar. After receiving the birth certificate or the document that the birth has taken place, the child is registered to the Population and Registration Center. Required documents for the procedure: Child's birth certificate and parents' temporary protection identity document.
11
Is it enough for the head of the family to go to the appointment taken from the e-appointment system?
Even if the appointment is made by the head of the family, all family members are required to present at the data update office on the day of the appointment.
12
I lost my Temporary Protection ID. How should I proceed?
If the Temporary Protection ID Document is lost /stolen, you can assign a loss/stolen report from the Police Department and apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. If the relevant report cannot be issued, you are required to advertise the loss to the local or national newspaper. After, you may apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
13
I'm holding a Pre-Registration Certificate, can I change the province?
I'm holding a Pre-Registration Certificate, can I change the province?
14
I have a Temporary Protection ID, I'm studying at university. Can I apply for a student residence permit?
Syrians, under Temporary Protection have right to education with their current status. If they wish to obtain a student residence permit, if they meet the conditions (in accordance with Article 38 of the YUKK Law No. 6458), they should first go to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in their province to obtain detailed information about their situation.
15
Can you give information about the marriages of Syrians under temporary protection?
Syrian, under Temporary Protection who want to get married; In case they apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in their province, "Marriage License" is given indicating their marital status. With this document, they can perform official marriage procedures. "Marriage License" is issued according to the identity document, if any, or according to the declaration in the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
16
Can Syrian citizens under temporary protection acquire citizenship by marrying a Turkish citizen?
The duration spent under Temporary Protection are not included in the calculation through marriage. However, the foreigner has the right to apply in accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Citizenship Law no. 5901 and the competent body is the Presidency of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
17
Can Syrians, under temporary protection, apply for the residence permit?
In order to obtain a residence permit, Syrians under temporary protection are required to apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in order to obtain a residence permit.
18
Does an institution where the Syrians under temporary protection have to obtain a permission from Turkey change according to the reason of their departure ?
The Syrians, under temporary protection, who have been granted temporary visa / residence permit from a third country or to apply for leaving the country should apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province where they live, with all the documents obtained.
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With which documents can Syrians apply for a departure to a third country, who do not have family members, have no relatives and will not be treated in the country they want to go?
The required assesment for those who receive a visa/residence permit for their name from a third country, regardless of the purpose of issuing visas or residence permits, among Syrians under temporary protection, is done by the Provincial Governorate (Provincial Migration Management),
20
Where and with which documents should Syrians, under Temporary Protection, can apply for treatment in a third country they want to go?
The required assesment for those who receive a visa/residence permit for their name from a third country, regardless of the purpose of issuing visas or residence permits, among Syrians under temporary protection, is done by the Provincial Governorate (Provincial Migration Management),
21
Where and with which documents should Syrians under Temporary Protection, can apply who have relatives in a third country they want to go?
The required assesment for those who receive a visa/residence permit for their name from a third country, regardless of the purpose of issuing visas or residence permits, among Syrians under temporary protection, is done by the Provincial Governorate (Provincial Migration Management),
22
Where should Syrians under Temporary Protection apply if they have family members in a country where they want to be resettled and what documents do they need ?
The required assesment for those who receive a visa/residence permit for their name from a third country, regardless of the purpose of issuing visas or residence permits, among Syrians under temporary protection, is done by the Provincial Governorate (Provincial Migration Management),
23
What kind of transactions are being taken regarding foreigners who voluntarily returned to their own country and came back to our country again ?
Person who voluntarily returned to his/her home country and after again pass through our borders in order to benefit from the temporary protection, should apply to the provincial directorate of migration management in province where he/she is located. An interview will be held there on why he/she is returned and the will be asked whether temporary protection can or can not be applied again by the relevant governorate.
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What are the procedures regarding the Syrians under temporary protection who voluntarily returned to their own country ?
The person who is under temporary protection and decide to return voluntarily, should go to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and fill out the Voluntary Repatriation Form. The person can exit from the border gates with a copy of the Voluntary Repatriation Form and the Road Permit Document. The authorized person will get back the Temporary Protection ID Document when you leave.
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How can the Temporary Protection be terminated, individually and collectively ?
The president of the republic is authorized to terminate the temporary protection.This means collectively termination of the temporary protection. Temporary protection will be terminated individually in case of ressetlement, voluntary repatriation, benefiting from the protection of another country, transfer to the residence permit or death.
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What procedures should the Foreigners, under temporary protection, follow if they want to change the city of their residence ?
The foreigners, under temporary protection, should obtain a permission from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management where they are registered if they want to travel to another province. If they have a reasonable cause such as work, education, health, kinship relations, they can apply to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in the province where they go to with the Road Permit Document which is given.
27
In which provinces can foreigners under temporary protection stay?
Syrians, under temporary protection, have a right to stay in cities which Presidency deems suitable. According to our current regulations, Syrians, under temporary protection, are not allowed to stay in Antalya. They are allowed to stay in all other provinces.
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When does temporary protection start and terminate?
The beginning and the termination of the temporary protection is made by the decision of the President. The temporary protection procedure applied to the Syrians in our country started on 22/10/2014 with the entry into force of the temporary protection regulation and were taken into temporary protection scope to our country as of 28/04/2011.
29
Can Iraqi citizens be covered within the scope of temporary protection?
Due to the events in the Syrian Arab Republic since 28/4/2011, the Syrian Arab Republic citizens and stateless people and refugees who have come to our borders or have crossed our borders in mass or individually, even if they have applied for international protection. are taken under temporary protection.
30
How is it decided who will be covered under the scope of temporary protection?
In cases there is massive immigration to our country, the presidency of republic decides whether they will be included in the scope of temporary protection.
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Who will be covered within the scope of temporary protection?
Due to the events in the Syrian Arab Republic since 28/4/2011, the Syrian Arab Republic citizens and stateless people and refugees who have come to our borders or have crossed our borders in mass or individually, even if they have applied for international protection. are taken under temporary protection.
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How and where are the temporary protection registration transactions carried out?
Temporary Protection registration procedures are carried out in the registration centers determined in the provinces. "Pre-Registration Document" which is valid for 30-days is given to the Syrians who apply for the Temporary Protection. The evaluation period may be extended if deemed necessary. In case of a positive decision, a Temporary Protection Card / Foreign Presentation Certificate is issued.
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